BSc Science Education (physics and chemistry) MFA Creative Writing (play writing and fiction) I have worked in online education since 1997 as a teacher; program developer; administrator; and faculty trainer in secondary and tertiary settings. I advise ACG on collaborative technologies and distance learning, while telecommuting to my job as Executive Director of Minnesota Online High School. I served for three years on the Minnesota Online Learning Advisory Council, appointed by the Commissioner of Education, with a focus on teacher qualifications and professional development; statutory barriers to innovation; and quality assurance. I am also an online professional student.